Stromanthe amabilis

continental : These plants need to have a constantly damp soil, for which usually 1875-1876 glasses of water are used; during the bitter months we advise watering every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : Let’s water every 2-3 weeks, or even more often using 1874-1875 glasses of water, remembering that the soil should always be slightly moist and cool, but not soaked with water.

mediterranean : Let’s try to water regularly with 1876-1877 glasses of water, so that the soil is always fairly moist; normally watering every 0-1 weeks or so is enough.

continental : Let's choose a very bright position for the The Stromanthe amabilis , but where the foliage isn't exposed to direct solar rays.
These plants aren't rustic, they can't stand the frost; during the cold months they are placed in a cold greenhouse or in the house.

alpine : The Stromanthe amabilis needs, for a balanced development, to be located in a very bright place, but protected by direct sunrays.
These plants can’t stand the frost, therefore it’s advisable to put them in shelter, in the house or in a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : This plant prefers very luminous places, during this time of year it is advisable to avoid direct sunrays.
The Stromanthe amabilis can’t stand iciness, therefore during the coldest months of the year we suggest locating it in a place where it’s sheltered from the wind.

Feed Stromanthe amabilis : Let’s avoid fertilizing apartment plants during the coldest months of the year. Usually during these months these plants tend not to produce new vegetation, therefore it’s not necessary to enrich the soil with mineral salts.

Adversity Stromanthe amabilis : A treatment with a fungicide based on sulphur and copper is usually used at the end of the Winter, to discourage the rising of the most common diseases.